Internal communications is fast evolving, conference speakers explain

Internal communications (IC) is rapidly evolving from being a support function into being a strategic business partner, according to leaders at Unily’s Unite 24 conference (15 October). 

Comms to the rescue: How to boost HR's reputation

How can HR leaders build a better reputation for the function, and educate their organisations about what HR is, and does? Honey Wyatt assesses the approaches, and their impact.

Junior doctors’ lengthy pay dispute resolved

As the long-running junior doctors dispute comes to an end in England, we asked HR: how can business leaders find common ground, in order to better resolve disputes at work?

Harris-Trump debate: How HR can support good communication

As commentators argue over who won the Harris-Trump US presidential debate this week, we asked: how can HR leaders encourage good communication skills?

Award-winning HR: HR Consultancy of the Year 2023

In the run-up to the Friday 23 August deadline for entering this year's HR Excellence Awards, we share the story of how People Station won the first-ever HR Consultancy of the Year award.

Features

"HR needs a PR makeover – here's what we should do about it"

If HR is to succeed, we need to find a way to meet our detractors and build employee trust.

Unlocking leadership moments that matter

Leaders today face critical moments that demand adaptability and strategic insight. Understanding and maximising these moments is crucial for keeping employees engaged, fostering curiosity and...

Five practical steps to empower deskless workers

Deskless workers comprise 80% of the global workforce. These workers are relied upon in a multitude of ways across our international economies, yet they are often overlooked in favour of their...

HR Most Influential Podcast 3.5: Taking the pulse

Tiger de Souza, suicide prevention charity Samaritans' executive director of people and culture, joins the podcast to discuss how HR can consciously, intentionally build communication with its...

New episode: 'Taking the pulse' in a hybrid working age

A new episode of the HR Most Influential podcast has gone live, featuring Tiger de Souza, executive director of people and culture at suicide prevention charity Samaritans.

Six top tips for navigating challenging conversations in the workplace

For professionals working in HR, handling difficult conversations is a vital skill.

Brewdog fires Asian employee who swore after finding EDL in bar

Representatives of the hospitality business Brewdog fired an Asian employee who expressed concern when she found members of the English Defence League (EDL) meeting in the bar she worked in, the...